During a dental exam, we will examine your child’s teeth and gums, then clean their teeth and check for cavities and/or signs of gum disease. The exam will help in assessing your child’s risk of developing other oral problems and checking their face, neck and mouth for abnormalities. A dental exam might also include dental X-rays (radiographs) or other diagnostic procedures for your child. Regular dental exams are a critical part of preventive oral health care.

Regular dental exams help protect not just your child’s oral health, but also their overall health. For instance, signs and symptoms of some systemic diseases, may show up in the mouth first. If we find symptoms of disease, we may suggest that you see your doctor.

Also, the exam gives us at Forever Smiles Dental, a chance to provide tips on caring for your child’s teeth and to detect oral health problems such as: oral thrush, mouth ulcers, oral herpes (cold sores), tooth abscesses, cellulitis, mucoceles, eruption cysts, chalky teeth etc. early, when they're most treatable.

What to expect during an exam

During a dental exam, we will:

•  Assess your child’s overall health and oral hygiene.
•  Assess your child’s need for tooth restoration or replacement.
•  Assess your child’s risk of tooth decay, gum or bone disease, and root decay.
•  Remove stains and deposits on your child’s teeth.
•  Check your child’s mouth, bite and jaw for any problems.
•  Assess your child’s need for fluoride.
•  Teach you and your child, proper cleaning techniques for their teeth.
•  If necessary, do other diagnostic procedures.